Autism peer support Project Manager


Company:	Neurodiverse Self Advocacy Partnership CIC
Salary:	from £13.45 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Buckinghamshire
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

NDSA Project Manager job description

Neurodiverse Self Advocacy Partnership CIC is a non-profit social enterprise dedicating to helping autistic people to realise their potential and achieve their goals. We are running a self-help information site and forum and innovative mentoring into employment programme that we call Tool Up and a post-diagnostic mentoring programme Pathway. We won Innovate UK Women in Innovation award for one of our mentoring programmes and are now funded by the Derbyshire Integrated Care board.

To help us manage our post-diagnostic training programme in Derbyshire, Buckinghamshire or the South West we are looking for a Project Manager. This would be great for those looking to enhance their CV with a really solid professional experience. It would suit an organised person with significant time on their hands and an ability to manage projects with full accountability for the delivery. We are looking for someone able to sustain the commitment of 8 hours per week (potentially 12) and able to accept instructions. The pay is £13.45 per hour, or £466.27 per month.

We are looking for a person able to work independently but willing to follow instructions and collaborate in a team.

Essential requirements

The pre-requisites are understanding and some experience with autism and proficiency with the computer and MS Office suite. Applicants must hold a full driving licence, have access to a car, be able to secure business insurance and must pass an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) including adult barring lists. Responsibilities include: • Managing the delivery of the project to time • Deliver and/or facilitating autism training sessions for service users (full training provided) • Maintaining email communications with service users, the team, suppliers and other stakeholders • Monitoring the project against the timeline, taking anticipatory action against delay • Report regularly on project progress • Maintaining accurate records in our online system • Run Zoom /Teams meetings • Understanding what needs to be done to deliver on time is at the core of this role • Posting on the forum and Learning Management System (full training provided). Essential experience and requirements • Knowledge of autism and neurodiversity, preferably through lived experience • Proficiency with MS Office suite and online applications • Demonstrable experience managing projects –to time, cost, and quality goals • Experience in developing relationships with multiple stakeholders • Experience of communicating via email • Ability to lean on the job • Managing own time is important • Ability to plan and organise own activity The candidate will be interviewed on Zoom and be asked to provide two references and undergo an enhanced DBS check. To apply please submit a CV and cover letter to toolup@ndsa.uk Let us know whether you need any reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process. We will interview all candidates disclosing a disability.

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